Form Working Group: Opening/Closing Ceremonies & Fire Pit Orientation

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Communicate from the start: BE SURE TO BE THERE AT OPENING CIRCLE

Opening & Closing rituals: /Notes from Matt + Ben + Shannon Orientation: Setting expectations >> As soon as they land at registration Be present De stress Disconnect to reconnect No cell service Orientation How you land Survive arrival: registration, logistics, set up camp Welcome station at the tree

Breathwork Beverage: hot mushroom broth Scent: fresh sage Personal connection Keep in mind language for folks who don’t feel comfortable engaging Music to alleviate pressure Decorated Nametag + Superpower (-> help others) You are an adult, but we care. Here is how to be successful this weekend. Verbal expression of shared values How the values are part of the programming. Think independently, but also what is best for the group

What should Opening Circle be?

• Hear everyone’s voice once?
• Reveal something personal-- what you like to do, one word
• Candles?
• Piece of wheat/grass? Give people a blade of grass: significance from the farm, connects people to where they are, like the grass we are each like an individual blade, but like the grass, we are connected Marching parade with music If line of cars, volunteers giving out chocolate/honey